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Links to kosher symbol lists. Each list is obviously only as reliable as its source

cRc: http://www.crcweb.org/agency_list.php

KosherQuest: https://kosherquest.org/kosher-symbols/

Approved alcoholic drinks from the Rabbanut.  http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/wp-content/uploads/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D.pdf

These are NOT Orthodox: https://sites.google.com/site/nonorthodoxkosher/home (even though some may look legit)


Informative post regarding Kashrus Agencies
Every hashgacha has +&-.


You can also submit any kashrus questions at
https://www.askcrc.org/ask
https://oukosher.org/ask-kosher-question/
https://www.star-k.org/ask-rabbi choose General Consumer Kashrus Questions in the Subject/Topic Dropdown list
https://www.ok.org/contact/ choose Kosher in the Attention Dropdown list



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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2420 on: December 12, 2019, 11:23:05 PM »
Is this supposed to be a Kosher symbol?
 On the very top the ok looking symbol.
https://ovkosher.org/
This is their new symbol:
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2421 on: December 12, 2019, 11:28:54 PM »

So I guess that means it's kosher to an extent?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2422 on: December 12, 2019, 11:32:38 PM »
Yes. It's a good hechsher. The Vaad of St. Louis. On the CRC list. They just changed their symbol because the vegan symbol is too similar.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2423 on: December 12, 2019, 11:35:08 PM »
Yes. It's a good hechsher. The Vaad of St. Louis. On the CRC list. They just changed their symbol because the vegan symbol is too similar.
When I said to an extent I meant is it washed good enough that I can rely on it?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2424 on: December 12, 2019, 11:44:17 PM »
When I said to an extent I meant is it washed good enough that I can rely on it?
I would definitely rely on it and have in the past (with the old symbol). But, you don't know who I am. Maybe I have different standards than you ;)
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2425 on: December 13, 2019, 09:02:46 AM »
When I said to an extent I meant is it washed good enough that I can rely on it?
There's a trustworthy rav telling you it's kosher, what more do you need?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2426 on: December 13, 2019, 09:30:00 AM »
There's a trustworthy rav telling you it's kosher, what more do you need?
There are many different opinions regarding standards for washing leafy vegetables. Case in point is how many hechsherim will not rely on the star-k romaine.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2427 on: December 13, 2019, 11:56:26 AM »
There are many different opinions regarding standards for washing leafy vegetables. Case in point is how many hechsherim will not rely on the star-k romaine.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2428 on: December 13, 2019, 12:05:22 PM »
This is iceberg though...
Correct, and that is why I only wrote it as a response to the comment I quoted.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2429 on: December 16, 2019, 10:27:12 PM »
Can anyone direct me to where this hechsher comes from?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2430 on: December 16, 2019, 10:46:34 PM »
Can anyone direct me to where this hechsher comes from?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2431 on: December 16, 2019, 10:48:35 PM »
Can anyone direct me to where this hechsher comes from?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2432 on: December 17, 2019, 11:01:34 AM »
Kosher Certification Service
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Rabbi Eli Frankel, Rabbinic Administrator
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2433 on: January 05, 2020, 05:53:32 PM »
Anyone hear of and know anything about JK Kosher? They certify in India.
http://jkkosher.com/

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2434 on: January 05, 2020, 06:16:39 PM »
Anyone hear of and know anything about JK Kosher? They certify in India.
http://jkkosher.com/

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Based on scarcity of information on website, I wouldn't assume it's anything reliable.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2436 on: January 07, 2020, 10:59:43 PM »
Do these need a hechsher? Are they kosher?
If you don't care why would you comment?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2437 on: January 09, 2020, 12:21:26 PM »
Can anyone explain to me the shitos why bishul/pas yisroel should or shouldn't apply to weetabix?

I'm also wondering if the special weetabix run sold by Taanug under HISACHDUS certification is bishul/pas yisroel
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2438 on: January 09, 2020, 12:35:57 PM »
Question for someone who knows.

There is a machlokes if sardines need bishul yisroel.
OU holds that not, my LOR holds that yes.

KR under Rabbi Lazar is makpid or not?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2439 on: January 12, 2020, 08:43:09 AM »
Thanks. Anyone know any more info on them?
This is reliable